2024 - 2025 MCPS High School Course Bulletin


Healthcare Professions: Certified Nursing Assistant

BHP2015A / BHP2015BFound Medic Health Sci A
BHP2014A / BHP2014BStruct Funct Human Body A
BHP2010A / BHP2010BMedical Sci ClinApp A DP

Healthcare Professions: Pharmacy Technician

BHP2015A / BHP2015BFound Medic Health Sci A
BHP2014A / BHP2014BStruct Funct Human Body A
BHP2001A / BHP2001BFund of Pharmacy A
BHP2011A / BHP2011BAHP AlliedHealth Intern A
BHP5123CE Adv Science

Healthcare Professions: Physical Rehabilitation Science

BHP2015A / BHP2015BFound Medic Health Sci A
BHP2014A / BHP2014BStruct Funct Human Body A
BHP2009A / BHP2009BPhysical Rehab Science A
BHP2011A / BHP2011BAHP AlliedHealth Intern A
BHP5123CE Adv Science

Healthcare Professions: Certified Clinical Medical Assistant

BHP2015A / BHP2015BFound Medic Health Sci A
BHP2014A / BHP2014BStruct Funct Human Body A
BHP2019A / BHP2019BCert Clinical Medic Asst A
BHP2011A / BHP2011BAHP AlliedHealth Intern A
BHP5123CE Adv Science

Healthcare Professions: Allied Health Internship

BHP2015A / BHP2015BFound Medic Health Sci A
BHP2014A / BHP2014BStruct Funct Human Body A
BHP2011A / BHP2011BAHP AlliedHealth Intern A

Healthcare Professions: Dual Enrollment

BHP2015A / BHP2015BFound Medic Health Sci A
BHP2014A / BHP2014BStruct Funct Human Body A
BHP5123CE Adv Science

Biomedical Sciences Project Lead the Way (PLTW Inc.)

In the Project Lead the Way Biomedical Sciences program, students examine the processes, structures, and interactions of the human body and step into the roles of biomedical professions, exploring and offering solutions to real-life medical challenges. PLTW Biomedical sciences students use the tools used by professionals in hospitals and labs. Course content includes physiology, genetics, microbiology, public health, and the social, legal, and ethical issues surrounding technological advances related to biomedical science. This program prepares students to take advantage of the high demand career opportunities available in health care and science, equipping them with the knowledge and skills necessary to succeed in postsecondary biomedical sciences and the workforce. Students who successfully complete the full program and earn the required score on end-of-course assessments are eligible for college credit through Stevenson University. Students who pass the national certification exam will be credentialed as a biotechnician assistant. 

BHP2007A / BHP2007BPrin Biomedical Science A
BHP2000A / BHP2000BHuman Body Systems A
BHP2016A / BHP2016BMedical Interventions A
BHP2008A / BHP2008BBiomedical Innovation A

Biotechnology

Students in the biotechnology program apply biochemistry, genetics, and molecular biology concepts and skills as they investigate scientific problems related to protein/DNA science. This program provides a unique opportunity for students to develop and refi ne laboratory and research skills, utilizing the latest lab equipment and computer technologies used by professionals in the field. Laboratory experiences include plant and animal tissue culture, microbiology, polymerase chain reaction techniques, biochemical environmental evaluation, and the latest techniques of recombinant DNA technology. This program prepares students to take advantage of the high demand career opportunities available in health care and science, equipping them with the knowledge and skills necessary to succeed in postsecondary biotechnology and the workforce. Students who pass the national certification exam will be credentialed as a biotechnician assistant.

BHP2002A / BHP2002BMolec Biotech A DP
BHP2004A / BHP2004BSpecial Topics BioTech A
BHP2005A / BHP2005BResearch Biosci HlthMed A
BHP2003Intern Biosci Hlth Med
BHP5101CE Adv Biotechnology